The Jefferson Parish Republican Executive Committee is endorsing U.S. Rep. Bill Cassidy in the November election for U.S. Senate. Cassidy received the endorsement over state Rep. Paul Hollis and retired U.S. Air Force Col. Rob Maness. They are running against incumbent Democrat Mary Landrieu.

The committee's chair, Polly Thomas, said Cassidy "embodies Republican principles of compassion, smaller government, and adherence to the Constitution."

"Especially important to our state is his stance on restoring our coast for the economic, environmental, and cultural well-being of Louisiana and the nation," Thomas said.